VyOS Alternatives

VyOS is described as 'community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VyOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, VirtualBox and Windows apps. The best VyOS alternative is DD-WRT, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VyOS are OpenWrt, pfSense, OPNsense and MikroTik RouterOS.

VyOS alternatives are mainly Firewalls but may also be VPN Services or Router Custom Firmware. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of VyOS.

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VyOS

Paid • Open Source
Firewall

VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides...

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DD-WRT
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Free • Open Source
Router Custom Firmware
Mac
Windows
Linux
18 DD-WRT alternatives
DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework...
- - DD-WRT is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VyOS.
- - DD-WRT is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VyOS.
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DD-WRT Features
1. OpenVPNDD-WRT supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
Multiple languages
SSH
RADIUS Services
Overclock
OpenWrt
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Free • Open Source
Router Custom Firmware
Operating System
Linux
18 OpenWrt alternatives
OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...
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OpenWrt Features
Security focused
pfSense
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
VPN Service
BSD
28 pfSense alternatives
pfSense is a free, open source customized distribution of FreeBSD tailored for use as a firewall, and router. In addition to being a powerful, flexible firewalling and routing platform, it includes a long list of related features and a package...
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pfSense Features
1. OpenVPNpfSense supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
2. Spam FilterpfSense can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
Integrated Virus scanner
Load balancing
Zabbix monitoring
RADIUS Services
DHCP Server
LDAP support
FOSS
Content Filtering
OPNsense
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Self-Hosted
17 OPNsense alternatives
OPNsense includes most of the features available in expensive commercial firewalls, and more in many cases. It brings the rich feature set of commercial offerings with the benefits of open and verifiable sources.
- - OPNsense is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to VyOS.
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OPNsense Features
1. Two-factor AuthenticationOPNsense supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
2. Privacy focusedOPNsense is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Geofencing
Web filter
Encrypted VPN
Load balancing
MikroTik RouterOS
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Paid • Proprietary
Firewall
Router Custom Firmware
VPN Service
Online
Self-Hosted
22 MikroTik RouterOS alternatives
The main product of MikroTik is a Linux-based operating system known as MikroTik RouterOS. Installed on a personal computer or server computer, it turns the computer into a network router, implementing features such as firewall rules, virtual private network (VPN) server and...
- - MikroTik RouterOS is the most popular Web-based alternative to VyOS.
- - MikroTik RouterOS is the most popular commercial alternative to VyOS.
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MikroTik RouterOS Features
SSH
Wi-Fi Direct
User Management
ClearOS
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Operating System
Mail Server
Linux
29 ClearOS alternatives
ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.
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ClearOS Features
1. Spam FilterClearOS can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
Web-Based
Gateway
PhpMyAdmin
IPFire
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
VPN Service
Operating System
Linux
12 IPFire alternatives
IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall. It focuses on flexibility, and scales from small to middle sized business networks and home networks.
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IPFire Features
DHCP Server
DNS Server
Untangle
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Paid • Proprietary
Firewall
VPN Service
Linux
28 Untangle alternatives
Untangle is a platform for deploying network based applications. The platform unites these applications around a common GUI, database and reporting. Applications on the Untangle platform inspect network traffic simultaneously, which greatly reduces the resource requirements of...
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Untangle Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsUntangle can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Spam FilterUntangle can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
Web filter
Traffic Monitoring
Gateway
IPCop
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Linux
12 IPCop alternatives
IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. The IPCop interface is very user-friendly and task-based. IPCop offers the critical functionality of an expensive network appliance using stock, or even obsolete...
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IPCop Features
Gateway
Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.9, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Smoothwall
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Linux
16 Smoothwall alternatives
The SmoothWall Open Source Project was set up to develop and maintain SmoothWall Express - a Free firewall that includes its own security-hardened GNU/Linux operating system and an easy-to-use web interface.
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Smoothwall Features
Gateway
Based on OpenVPN
Discontinued
The site says the last release was October 2014.
Junos OS
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Paid • Proprietary
Router Custom Firmware
VirtualBox
Self-Hosted
VMware Workstation
GNS3
VMware Player
4 Junos OS alternatives
Junos OS is the FreeBSD-based operating system used in Juniper Networks hardware routers. It is an operating system that is used in Juniper's routing, switching and security devices.
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DANOS
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Self-Hosted
5 DANOS alternatives
DANOS unified network operating system driving innovation across the networking stack. DANOS is based upon Vyatta and uses DPDK so it should be able to forward packets line rate (10G).
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